MadTech Daily: Verve Group Acquires Captify; Meta Seeks AI Content Deals with Media Firms; China Drops its Google Antitrust Case
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Verve Group acquiring Captify, Meta Seeking AI content deals with media firms, and China dropping its Google antitrust case.
2m Sep 19, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Trump Hails TikTok Deal; Amazon Expands Ad Integration with SiriusXM
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Trump hailing a deal with TikTok as China pushes algorithm use, Amazon expanding ad integration with SiriusXM, and the UK and US sealing a $42bn tech pact.
1m Sep 18, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Magnite Sues Google; Google to Invest £5bn in UK AI; Australia Won’t Implement Accuracy Threshold for Social Ban Age-Check Tech
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Magnite suing Google, Google investing £5bn in the UK’s AI sector, and the Australian government guiding platforms on the under-16 social media ban
2m Sep 17, 2025
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MadTech Daily: FTC Targets Google & Amazon Over Search Ads; Penske Media Hits Google With AI Suit
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss the FTC targeting Google and Amazon over search ads, Penske Media hitting Google with an AI suit, and a court denying Google’s request to halt Epic Play Store changes.
2m Sep 16, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Paramount-Skydance Plans Warner Bros. Discovery Bid; FTC Investigates AI Chatbots, France Eyes TikTok Inquiry
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Paramount-Skydance planning a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the FTC investigating AI chatbots and France eyeing a TikTok inquiry. We also cover Microsoft endorsing OpenAI’s for-profit move.
2m Sep 15, 2025
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ExchangeWire on Google’s EU Fine and PubMatic Lawsuit plus ATS London 2025 Highlights
In this team episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by COO Lindsay Rowntree, head of content John Still, and research lead Mat Broughton. They discuss the latest news surrounding Google, including its €2.95bn (£2.55bn) fine from the EU and the lawsuit brought against it this week by PubMatic. They also discuss highlights from this year’s ATS London, which took...
42m Sep 12, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Netflix and Amazon Team Up for CTV; UK Ad-Funded SVOD Reach Triples; Meta Adds Alerts to Community Notes
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Netflix and Amazon teaming up to boost CTV ads, UK ad-funded SVOD reach tripling, and Meta adding more features to Community Notes.
2m Sep 12, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Minute Media Buys VideoVerse; Europe Mulls Under-16 Social Media Ban as Meta Faces Claims of Burying Child Safety Research
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Netflix and Amazon teaming up to boost CTV ads, UK ad-funded SVOD reach tripling, and Meta adding alerts to Community Notes fact checks.
2m Sep 11, 2025
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MadTech Daily: PubMatic Sues Google over Monopoly; Magnite Acquires streamr.ai
In today’s MadTech Daily, Dot discusses PubMatic suing Google over its advertising monopoly, Magnite acquiring streamr.ai, and YouTube breaking its live-stream record with an NFL game.
2m Sep 10, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google Hit With €2.95bn EU Fine; AI Under Fire
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Google being hit with €2.95bn EU fine, Anthropic’s class action payout, and Midjourney’s DC image lawsuit. We also discuss Roblox adding a video feed, AI tools, and tightening age checks.
2m Sep 09, 2025
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Kathryn Bean of Miroma Founders Network on How Advertisers can use TV Fragmentation to their Advantage
In this MadTech Podcast special episode, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by Kathryn Bean, media planning lead at Miroma Founders Network, to discuss TV fragmentation. Bean will be on a panel at ATS London (https://events.exchangewire.com/ATSLondon2025#/?lang=en) on Tuesday 9th September discussing the topic further. You're still in time to register for the event here (https://...
18m Sep 08, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Arc Browser Maker to Be Acquired; Apple Prepares Siri Search Tool
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss the Arc browser maker being acquired, Apple preparing a Siri search tool, OpenAI launching an AI hiring platform, and smartphones pushing streaming past linear TV in Germany.
2m Sep 08, 2025
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ExchangeWire on Google Dodging Divestiture and a Preview of ATS London 2025
In this team episode of the MadTech Podcast, editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by CEO Rachel Smith, and research lead Mat Broughton. They discuss the latest news from this week surrounding Google's antitrust search case, looking at whether the changes the tech giant has been forced to implement will have a significant impact on the ad tech ecosystem, and whether we can still expect a breakup...
38m Sep 05, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google Faces More Fines; Europe Backs US-EU Data Deal
In today’s Madtech Daily, we cover Google facing a USD$425m privacy payout and a USD$381m fine in France over consumer failures, Europe backing a US-EU data deal, as well as Amazon finalising its acquisition of Axio.
2m Sep 05, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google Avoids Chrome Sell-Off; Disney to Pay $10M to Settle FTC Kids’ Privacy Case; Singapore Warns Meta to Curb Scams
In today’s Madtech Daily, we cover Google avoiding the sell-off of Chrome in its search antitrust trial, Disney agreeing to pay $10m to settle the FTC kids’ privacy case, and Singapore warning Meta to curb scams or face a fine.
2m Sep 04, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Empower Acquires Ocean Media; TV Networks Rally to Scrap Broadcast Tax
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Empower acquiring Ocean Media, TV Networks rallying in Canberra to scrap broadcast tax, and China enforcing mandatory AI content labelling.
2m Sep 03, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Meta’s AI Shake-Up; Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Presents Risks
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Meta’s AI shake-up as leaders weigh up Google and OpenAI models amid new hires, Australia’s social media ban for kids presenting risks, and Publicis Groupe Australia launching Influential agency.
2m Sep 02, 2025
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MadTech Daily: UK Sought Broader Apple User Data, Legal Filing Shows; OOH Ad Revenue Dips in H1
Today's MadTech Daily discusses the UK seeking broader Apple user data according to a legal filing, out-of-home ad revenue dipping, and Microsoft debuting its first in-house AI models.
2m Sep 01, 2025
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Teodora Tepavicharova on Meta Inflating Ad Performance, TikTok’s AI Mandate, and AI Invading Journalism
On this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and Teodora (Teddy) Tepavicharova, programmatic strategy at Condé Nast. They discuss Meta inflating its ad performance, TikTok's newly introduced AI mandate for brands selling through the platform, and AI worming its way into journalism.
31m Aug 29, 2025
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MadTech Daily: dentsu for SALE?!; Omnicom Surpasses WPP in UK Ad Spend
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Dentsu weighing sale of global unit, YouTube and Fox striking a short-term deal, and Omnicom surpassing WPP in UK ad spend.
2m Aug 29, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Disney Strengthens European Content Slate with ZDF Deal; Anthropic Settles Piracy Case
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Disney strengthening its European content slate with a ZDF deal, Anthropic settling its piracy case, and Perplexity’s new revenue model rewarding publishers for AI articles used by its AI.
2m Aug 28, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Trump Warns Tariffs on Nations ‘Discriminating’ Against US Tech; Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple & OpenAI for Monopoly Practices
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Trump’s warning of tariffs on nations discriminating against US tech, Elon Musk’s xAI suing Apple and OpenAI for monopoly practices, and Japanese media suing Perplexity for copyright infringement.
2m Aug 27, 2025
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The MadTech Daily: Walmart Ads Growth, TikTok AI Backlash
On today's MadTech Daily: Walmart grows ads business by 46%; TikTok draws backlash for mandatory AI tool; OpenAI questions Zuckerberg role in USD$97bn (£71.2bn) Musk takeover offer.
2m Aug 26, 2025
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The MadTech Podcast: Mediahub's Ross Jenkins on Meta AI; Zero-Click Search; and Agencies
In this episode of The MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire's Aimee Newell-Tarin and Mat Broughton are joined by Ross Jenkins, EMEA and APAC CEO, Mediahub, to discuss Meta's AI restructuring, zero-click search tools, and agency roles in media buying.
33m Aug 22, 2025
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MadTech Daily: TikTok AI Mandate, Snapchat's New Location Ads
On today's MadTech Daily: TikTok AI Mandate, Snapchat's New Location Ads and Nielsen Strikes 'Marketing Cloud' Deal With WPP Media's InfoSum Visit: ExchangeWire.com (https://www.exchangewire.com/) Upcoming event: ATS LONDON, September 9th (https://events.exchangewire.com/ATSLondon2025#/tickets?lang=en)
2m Aug 22, 2025
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MadTech Daily: New Claims Meta Inflated Ad Performance; Google Alters Play Store Rules Amid EU Scrutiny
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss claims that Meta inflated ad performance; Australia’s OOH industry seeing growth across all categories, as well as Google altering play store rules amid EU scrutiny...
3m Aug 21, 2025
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“We’re drowning in ads, but at the same time, we’re barely noticing them”: eight&four’s Chloe Singleton on Attention through the Lens of Paid Social 
In this MadTech Podcast special, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by Chloe Singleton, performance director at social and content agency eight&four for a conversation about attention through the lens of paid social. Chloe expands on: How attention is reshaping the advertising ecosystem The main benefits for advertisers using attention as a metric for paid social Some of the cha...
22m Aug 20, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google Strikes AI News Deal while UK Publishers Seek CMA Oversight; UK Drops Bid for Apple User Data
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Google striking an AI news deal with AAP and the PPA calling for CMA oversight of Google AI search. We also discuss the UK dropping its bid for Apple user data as well as ChatGPT’s Go Plan debuting in India.
3m Aug 20, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google Fined Over Aussie Telco Deals; Meta Plans Fourth AI Shake-Up in Six Months
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Google being fined $36M over Aussie telco deals, Meta planning a fourth AI shake-up in six months, and EU digital rules stalling a US trade statement.
2m Aug 19, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google AI Overviews Harming Referral Traffic by up to 25%; Netflix more than Doubles US Upfront Commitments
On today's MadTech Daily: Google AI Overviews harming search referral traffic by up to 25%; Netflix more than doubles US Upfront commitments; and MSQ Partners rules out potential S4 Capital merger.
2m Aug 18, 2025
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The Kite Factory’s Simi Gill on Grok Introducing Ads, Google vs Publishers, and Instagram’s New Map Feature 
In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and Simi Gill, head of digital at The Kite Factory, to discuss the latest in media and marketing. They examine Elon Musk’s plans to bring ads to Grok, Google denying that AI Overviews is killing website traffic, and lawmakers urging Meta to shut down its new Instagram Map.
29m Aug 15, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Dentsu’s Revenue Dips; Paramount Pushes to Develop Legacy Cable Networks
In today's MadTech Daily, Dot discusses Dentsu's revenue dipping, Paramount's latest strategy plans, and a new AI feature from Google.
3m Aug 15, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Perplexity Bids Billions for Chrome; Big Tech Steps Up Ad Fraud Crackdown
In today’s MadTech Daily, Dot discusses Perplexity bidding billions for Chrome, tech firms stepping up their ad fraud crackdown, and streamers slashing scripted TV commissions by a quarter.
3m Aug 14, 2025
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MadTech Daily: TikTok to Swap German Trust & Safety Team for AI; Paramount Secures Exclusive UFC Rights
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss TikTok swapping its German Trust and Safety team for AI, Paramount securing exclusive US UFC rights while Fox and ESPN launch a streaming bundle, and Musk’s xAI suing Apple over app store rankings.
3m Aug 13, 2025
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MadTech Daily: WPP Profit Falls as Ad Market Slows; Lawmakers Urge Meta to Remove Instagram Map
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover WPP’s profit falling 71% as the ad market slows, The Trade Desk shares dropping after its Q2 revenue is revealed, lawmakers urging Meta to remove Instagram map, and Havas launching AI tool to track brand visibility.
2m Aug 12, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Musk to Add Ads to X’s AI Chatbot; GPT-5 Launches
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Musk adding ads to X’s AI chatbot, OpenAI launching GPT-5, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordering a US lobbying blitz against the EU tech law.
2m Aug 11, 2025
2m
Digital Voices’ Georgia Goodwin on Evolving News Consumption Habits, Skyrocketing Influencer Rates and Reddit vs Snap
In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and Georgia Goodwin, chief client officer at influencer marketing agency Digital Voices. They look at the drop in the number of Brits consuming news brands through print and online formats, creator rates skyrocketing as they capitalise on brands’ growing interest, as well as the lates...
31m Aug 08, 2025
31m
MadTech Daily: Google Denies its AI Hurts Web Traffic; Nielsen & WPP Team Up for Audience Measurement
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Google denying its AI Search features hurt web traffic, Nielsen and WPP teaming up for audience measurement, and Amazon cutting Wondery jobs while reshaping its audio unit.
3m Aug 08, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Disney to Gain Control of NFL Media Assets; Roku Debuts Ad-Free Streaming Service
In today’s MadTech, Daily, we cover Disney selling a 10% ESPN stake to the NFL; Roku debuting its ad-free streaming service ‘Howdy’, and the Lib Dems urging TV-level checks on YouTube ads.
3m Aug 07, 2025
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MadTech Daily: OpenX Accuses Google of Ad Auction Bias in Lawsuit; Perplexity Accused of Ignoring AI Scraping Blocks
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss OpenX accusing Google of ad auction bias in a new lawsuit, Perplexity being accused of ignoring AI scraping blocks, and the falling number of Brits consuming news through print or online news brands.
2m Aug 06, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Apple Builds ‘Answers’ Team; OpenAI Raises $8.3bn in Latest Fundraising Round
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Apple’s new ‘Answers’ team aimed at enhancing AI search capabilities, OpenAI’s $8.3bn fundraising round, and Shein’s €1m greenwashing fine in Italy.
3m Aug 05, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Amazon & Microsoft Cloud Dominance Harms Competition, Says CMA; Reddit Revenue Surges on AI and Ad Growth
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Amazon & Microsoft’s cloud dominance harming competition, Reddit’s revenue surge on AI and ad growth, and Google losing a US appeal in the Epic Games app store case.
2m Aug 04, 2025
2m
ExchangeWire on the Ad-Supported Streaming Surge and Public Service Broadcasters Under Threat
In this ExchangeWire team episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by CEO Rachel Smith, and head of content John Still, to discuss the latest headlines in the TV and streaming landscape. They examine the surge we’re seeing in ad-supported streaming, ITV announcing a new cost-cutting drive as its profits fall, and UK media regulator Ofcom proposing that YouTube s...
43m Aug 01, 2025
43m
MadTech Daily: Google Joins EU AI Code; AI Boosts Meta Engagement; Barb Tracks YouTube TV Viewing
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Google joining the EU’s AI Code of Practice and AI boosting engagement on Meta platforms. We also look at Barb beginning to track YouTube TV viewing, and TikTok debuting a positive-only version of its app in the EU.
3m Aug 01, 2025
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MadTech Daily: YouTube Becomes Top TV Choice for Children; YouTube Added to Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover YouTube becoming the top TV choice for children, YouTube being added to Australia’s social media ban for under 16s, as well as Havas reporting solid H1 results and expanding in Southeast Asia.
3m Jul 31, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google and Microsoft Expand AI Features in Search and Browsing; Warner Bros Discovery Names Standalone Entities to Follow Split
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Google and Microsoft launching new AI features in search and browsing, Warner Bros Discovery revealing further details of its split, and Temu being accused of violating EU online safety law
2m Jul 30, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Meta Suspends Political Ads in EU; UK Advertising Up 8% in Q1
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Meta’s suspension of political ads in the EU and UK advertising rising 8% in the first quarter. We also cover strategic acquisitions in media with Netflix bundling with MBC, and Skydance sealing its deal with Paramount.
2m Jul 29, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Youtube Drops Barb Subscription while Ad Revenue Nears $10bn; UK Puts Tech Giants’ Age Checks to the Test
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover YouTube’s ad revenue nearing $10bn while it decides to drop its Barb subscription, the UK putting tech giants’ age checks to the test, and Southeast Asia becoming TikTok’s largest ad audience.
3m Jul 28, 2025
3m
AI Special with eight&four’s Kate Ross: Netflix’s First Use of AI, Meta Against the EU’s AI Code of Practice, and UK AI Audit Standards
In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by CEO Rachel Smith and Kate Ross, co-founder and CEO of agency eight&four, for an AI special looking at the latest headlines surrounding the technology. They discuss Netflix using AI in one of its shows for the first time, Meta resisting the EU's AI code of conduct, as well as the UK's AI audit standards ...
46m Jul 25, 2025
46m
MadTech Daily: UK Targets Apple and Google Mobile Dominance; ITV Reports 30% Profit Fall in H1 2025
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover the UK targeting Apple and Google’s mobile dominance, ITV reporting a 30% profit fall in the first half of 2025, and Google trialing shopping ads in Gmail.
2m Jul 25, 2025
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